United States student admits to threatening politician

A student from a college in the US admitted to threatening to kill Republican congressman Matt Gaetz.

Allan Poller, who is 24 years old, confessed that he left a voicemail with offensive words for the lawmaker on March 29th.

Poller warned that if there continued to be attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, they would retaliate. We will end your life if necessary.

Based on the agreement, the student made the call because they were feeling upset and drunk while watching videos on TikTok.

Poller, who is a student at Keene State College in New Hampshire, was charged with a federal crime for sending a threatening message across state lines.

Although Mr Gaetz’s name was not mentioned in court documents, his office informed US media that he was the target of the threat.

Someone who is knowledgeable about the investigation told CBS News, which is a partner of the BBC in the US, that Mr. Gaetz, a member of Congress, was the one being focused on.

In recent years, politicians in different states have experienced more harassment and received more threats.

According to court papers, the offense can result in a maximum of five years in jail, but the government is suggesting a three-year probation instead.

Poller was initially accused of two things, but one was taken out of the charges as part of an agreement.

The BBC has asked a lawyer representing Poller and reached out to Mr Gaetz’s office for their comments.

In a statement to CNN, Poller’s lawyer Jesse Friedman said that his client understands that hate in any shape or form is not right and causes harm.

MrFriedman said that he takes responsibility for what he did and he didn’t mean to harm or threaten anyone.

Poller called Mr. Gaetz’s office but nobody answered, so they left a voicemail message. The rude message said that the Florida lawmaker would be shot in the head.

“And if you choose to continue on that same direction, you already know who will be following. ”

Poller will be punished in January.